Subaru Forester Manuals 2025 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 55

SEAT , SEATBELT AND SRS AIRBAGS 51 ARMREST ( If Equipped ) s01ac01
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Head restraint Release button
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To raise : Pull the head restraint up . To lower :
Push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback .
To remove :
While pressing the release button , pull out the head restraint .
To install :
Install the head restraint into the holes that are located on the top of the seatback until the head restraint locks . Press and hold the release button to lower the head restraint .
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To lower the armrest , pull the armrest ’ s top edge .
WARNING
. Make sure to have the rear passengers wear the seatbelts before lowering the armrest . If the rear passengers wear the seatbelts after lowering the armrest , seatbelts cannot provide maximum restraint , causing serious injuries .
. To avoid serious injury , never allow passengers to sit on the center armrest while the vehicle is in motion .
When the rear-center seating position is occupied , raise the head restraint to the extended position . When the rear center seating position is not occupied , lower the head restraint to improve rearward visibility .